Ajmal doubtful for World Cup over action problem

KARACHI (AFP) -Suspended off-spinner Saeed Ajmal’s chances to feature for Pakistan in next year’s World Cup were further hit Saturday after authorities decided he needed more time to remodel his bowling action.

The 37-year-old was suspended from all international cricket after his bowling action was found illegal in a bio-mechanical test in September.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) earlier this month requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to have Ajmal’s action reassessed but had to delay that after his unofficial tests revealed he still needed remodelling.